Exclusive | First look at ‘Faceless and the Family: Maze of the Mechanical Aliens’ #2

Matt Lesniewski’s series returns this summer with a new chapter that puts its found family in the crosshairs of the ruthless Carpal Tunnel Gang.

Courtesy of Oni Press, we’re pleased to present this exclusive first look at Faceless and the Family: Maze of the Mechanical Aliens #2, the black-and-white science fiction comic by Matt Lesniewski.

Now Matt Lesniewski is one of those creators you can count on to be doing something interesting and unique in comics, from his Eisner-nominated graphic novel The Freak to his work with Matt Kindt on Crimson Flower. Faceless and the Family, which is about an exiled wanderer on an alien planet seeking redemption and freedom from the armor he wears, first debuted back in 2023. This follow-up miniseries kicks off in July.

In this second issue, Faceless continues his desperate search for a way to free himself from the biomechanical armor fused to his body, even as he and his found family become targets of the Carpal Tunnel Gang. Meanwhile, Katari faces a harrowing decision about his own bio-armor.

Check out the preview, covers and full solicit below, and look for this issue in stores on Aug. 12.

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‘Faceless and the Family’ returns for a sequel miniseries in July

Matt Lesniewski’s exiled hero faces a new crisis in a new miniseries from Oni Press.

Matt Lesniewski’s Faceless and the Family, the story of an exiled wanderer on an alien planet seeking redemption, will return later this year with a sequel miniseries, Faceless and the Family: Maze of the Mechanical Aliens. The four-issue series will kick off from Oni Press in July.

The first series introduced Faceless, our wandering hero, as well as the “found family” of adventurers who joined him on a suicidal mission into the Hand Planet’s class-segregated Finger Cities. It was written and drawn by Lesniewski in the unique, imaginative approach he’s taken to storytelling in projects like the Eisner-nominated The Freak.

“Get ready for more Faceless! The journey picks up right where it left off at the end of Volume One, but this is a brand new story,” Lesniewski said. “That’s right… the quest to find Faceless’ family continues, but the crew is faced with an otherworldly obstacle, as well as the introduction of some new characters. Pick things up here or start at the very beginning while you can… you’ve got well over 200 pages of imaginative crosshatched chaos to jump into. Hope to see you on the Hand Planet. Grab your weapon. Join the family…”

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Can’t Wait for Comics | ‘Spider-Boy’ debuts as ‘The Gotham War’ concludes

Check out new comics and graphic novels arriving this week by Dan Slott, Paco Medina, Chip Zdarsky, Tini Howard, Mike Hawthorne, Adriano Di Benedetto, Roz Chast, Josh Bayer, Kevin Huizenga and more.

Welcome to Can’t Wait for Comics, your guide to what comics are arriving in comic book stores, bookstores and on digital. This is an extra-large week, with several compelling graphic novels and collections arriving just in time for your holiday shopping needs.

I’ve pulled out some of the highlights below, but for the complete list of everything you might find at your local comic shop and on digital this week, you’ll want to check out one or more of the following:

As a reminder, things can change and what you find on the above lists may differ from what’s actually arriving in your local shop. So always check with your comics retailer for the final word on availability.

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Matt Lesniewski’s ‘Faceless and the Family’ kicks off from Oni in November

Visit an alien world where an exile seeks redemption with the help of his found family.

Matt Lesniewski is always doing something unique in comics, whether we’re talking about his OGN The Freak or his work with Matt Kindt on Crimson Flower. Oni Press has announced Lesniewski’s next project, Faceless and the Family, which is about an exiled wanderer on an alien planet seeking redemption.

“I’m really happy to have found the perfect publisher in Oni, who are going the extra mile to showcase Faceless in the best possible way,” said Lesniewski. “This comic has taken me more time and effort than any of my previous ones, and I hope it shows. If you like super detailed art, black and white comics and just general weirdness, then this will be a treat!”

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